Does the TRB501 support eSIM?

No. The Teltonika TRB501 uses a single Mini SIM (2FF). For eSIM deployments, other Teltonika models such as the RUTM54 may be considered.

What SIM cards are best for the TRB501?

We recommend industrial-grade roaming, multi-network, or fixed IP SIM cards for reliable IoT connectivity. 4G Router supplies all SIM options for secure deployment.

What antennas can I use with the TRB501?

The TRB501 includes four SMA mobile antenna connectors. 4G Router stocks a wide range of antennas from paddle and omni to high-gain directional MIMO options.

Where is the TRB501 typically used?

It is widely used in construction, utilities, automation, and remote industrial sites, where high-speed and secure 5G connectivity is required.

Teltonika TRB501 5G Gateway

Description

The Teltonika TRB501 Industrial 5G Gateway is a high-performance, single-port cellular gateway built for demanding IoT and industrial applications. Equipped with 5G NR (Release 16) technology and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet interface, it delivers next-generation speed and reliability for critical infrastructure, automation, and remote monitoring projects. With its robust aluminium housing, extended operating temperature range, and industrial power input, the TRB501 is designed to perform in the harshest environments.

Key Features

5G Release 16 support with SA/NSA operation and carrier aggregation
2.5Gbps Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired connectivity
Industrial protocol support (Modbus, DNP3, DLMS/COSEM, OPC UA)
Advanced security and VPN options including WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, and ZeroTier
Teltonika RMS compatibility for cloud management and remote monitoring
Wide operating range from -40°C to +75°C and IP30-rated anodised aluminium enclosure
DIN-rail, wall, or surface mounting options

Key Specifications

Cellular: 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE Cat 19 fallback, 3G UMTS fallback
Throughput: Up to 2.4Gbps DL / 900Mbps UL (5G)
Ethernet: 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
I/O: 2 × configurable digital I/O (DI/DO)
SIM: 1 × Mini SIM (2FF, physical SIM only)
Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, TR-069, JSON-RPC, MQTT, RMS
Power: 9–30VDC input, passive PoE support
Dimensions/Weight: 100 × 30 × 93.4 mm / 241g

Use Cases

The TRB501 is engineered for industrial-grade IoT and M2M connectivity, making it ideal for:

Construction sites – reliable 5G uplinks for cameras, monitoring, and coordination
Utilities & Energy – SCADA systems and critical infrastructure
Manufacturing & Automation – integration with PLCs and industrial controllers
Transportation & Logistics – remote site communications and telemetry
Enterprise backup connectivity – high-speed failover for corporate networks

SIM Card Options

To ensure reliable service, the TRB501 works best with industrial IoT SIM cards, including:

Roaming SIMs for maximum coverage across multiple UK/EU networks
Multi-network IoT SIMs with automatic failover between operators
Fixed IP SIMs (private or public) for secure remote access and VPN integration

We supply a full range of data SIM cards optimised for IoT, helping you deploy with confidence.

Antenna Options for the TRB501

The TRB501 includes 4 × SMA mobile antenna connectors, and we stock a wide selection of high-gain external antennas for indoor and outdoor use. From compact paddle antennas to directional and 4×4 MIMO antenna solutions, we ensure your installation gets the best possible performance.

Teltonika TRB501 Technical Specifications

Category	Details
Mobile Connectivity	5G Sub-6GHz SA/NSA: 2.4/3.4Gbps DL (4x4 MIMO), 900/550 Mbps UL (2x2) 4G LTE: Cat 19 1.6Gbps DL, Cat 18 200Mbps UL 3G: 42 Mbps DL / 5.76 Mbps UL 3GPP Release 16
Mobile Features	IMSI, ICCID, operator, connection state, network type, CA indicator, band/strength metrics (RSSI, SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, etc.), cell ID info (LAC, TAC, MCC, MNC, ARFCN, EARFCN, UARFCN), data sent/received
SMS & USSD	SMS (status, config, email ↔ SMS, HTTP ↔ SMS, scheduling, SMPP, autoreply) USSD: supports sending/reading messages
Mobile Control	Operator block/allow list, Band lock & band status, SIM PIN management, Auto APN, Mobile ↔ LAN bridge & passthrough, Framed routing
Ethernet	1 × RJ45 port, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3az Auto MDI/MDIX crossover
Routing & Protocols	Static & Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, NHRP) Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/6, ICMP, NTP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, SMTP, ARP, VRRP, PPP, PPPoE, SNMP, MQTT, VXLAN, Telnet, SSH, SSL/TLS
Network Features	VoIP passthrough (H.323/SIP), Connection monitoring, Firewall (port forward, rules, TTL customisation), Port management, Network topology view, DHCP server/relay, QoS (WMM, 802.11e), DDNS (77+ providers), DoH support, Failover (Mobile/VRRP/Wired), Load balancing
Hotspot	Captive portal, Radius (internal/external), SMS & SSO auth, Landing page, Walled garden, Custom themes (9 default + upload), User/group management
Security	Auth: Pre-shared keys, X.509 certs, TACACS+, RADIUS Firewall: unlimited via CLI, NAT, NAT-T, DMZ, NAT64 Attack prevention: DoS/DDoS, SYN flood, Port scans (Xmas, NULL, FIN, etc.) VLAN: port/tag-based Quota control: data caps & alerts Web filter: blacklist/whitelist Access control: SSH, CLI, WebUI, Telnet SSL certs: Let’s Encrypt, SCEP
VPN Support	OpenVPN (server/client, 27 ciphers) IPsec (IKEv1/v2, 14 ciphers) GRE/GRE over IPsec PPTP/L2TP (client/server, incl. L2TPv3) Stunnel, DMVPN, SSTP client ZeroTier, WireGuard, Tinc, Tailscale
Industrial Protocols	OPC UA (Client/Server, TCP) Modbus (Client/Server, TCP, custom register support) DNP3 (Station/Outstation, TCP) DLMS/COSEM (Client, TCP)
Data to Server	Protocols: HTTP(S), MQTT, Azure MQTT Custom LUA scripting supported MQTT Modbus gateway support
API	Teltonika Web API (beta) for status/config management
Management & Monitoring	WebUI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI, Troubleshoot logs FOTA updates (local/remote) SMS & Email alerts TR-069 (EasyCwmp, GenieACS, FreeACS, AVSystem, etc.) MQTT broker/publisher SNMP (v1/2/3), JSON-RPC, RMS (Teltonika)
IoT Platform Integration	ThingWorx, Cumulocity, Azure IoT Hub (with DPS & PnP support), AWS IoT Core (Jobs + API)
System Hardware	CPU: Qualcomm ARM Cortex-A7, 1.5GHz, single-core RAM: 512 MB Flash: 512 MB
OS & Development	RutOS (OpenWrt-based Linux) Languages: Lua, C, C++, Busybox shell SDK package, GPL customisation, Package Manager
I/O	2 × Configurable Digital I/Os (DI: 0–6V low, 8–50V high; DO: open collector, 30V/300mA max) Trigger events via Email, RMS, SMS I/O Juggler automation support
Power	4-pin DC input (9–30 VDC) Protection: Overvoltage, reverse polarity, surge (>51V/10µs) Passive PoE via ETH (9–30 VDC, Mode B) Consumption: Idle <1.5W, Max <5W
Interfaces & Ports	1 × RJ45 (2.5Gbps) 2 × Configurable DI/DO 4 × SMA (5G) 1 × SIM slot (Mini SIM, 2FF) 1 × microUSB (virtual NIC) Reset button (reboot, factory reset) LED indicators: Power, ETH, signal strength, connection type
Enclosure	Material: Anodised aluminium Size: 100 × 30 × 93.4 mm Weight: 241 g Mounting: DIN rail, wall, flat surface (kits optional) Ingress protection: IP30
Environment	Temp: -40 °C to +75 °C Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing
Regulatory & Approvals	CE, UKCA, RCM, CB, EAC, UCRF, WEEE, E-mark EMC: EN 55032/55035/61000 series, EN 301 489 series RF: EN 301 908 series, AS/CA S042 series, FCC Part 22 Safety: EN IEC 62311, EN IEC 62368-1

Standard package*

TRB501 Gateway
9 W PSU
4x Mobile antennas (swivel, SMA male)
Micro-USB cable (0.8 m)
Ethernet cable
SIM Adapter kit
QSG (Quick Start Guide)
Packaging box

*Standard package contents may differ based on standard order codes.

classification codes

HS Code: 851762 HTS: 8517.62.00

AVAILABLE VERSIONS

Hardware version	Supported frequencies	Standard order code / Package Contains
TRB501 1***** EMEA¹, APAC, Brazil	5G NR: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78 4G (LTE-FDD): B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32, B71 4G (LTE-TDD): B38, B40, B41, B42, B43 3G: B1, B3, B5, B8	TRB501100000/ Standard package with EU PSU TRB501100200 / Standard package with UK PSU TRB501100300 / Mass packing code TRB501100400 / Standard package with AU PSU

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Teltonika TRB501 5G Gateway”

Teltonika TRB501 5G Gateway